South Luangwa National Park

South Luangwa National Park

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Zambia|Africa
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Wildlife
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Access
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Stay
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Safety
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Photo
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Crowds
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Cost
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Birding

South Luangwa National Park is one of Africa's classic safari ecosystems, with the Luangwa River, oxbow lagoons, and mopane woodland creating a wildlife-rich landscape that is especially famous for leopard viewing, walking safaris, and predator photography. It is strongest for travelers who want a serious but still highly rewarding safari with a wilder feel than the most mainstream East African circuits.

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Wildlife Species

Leopard

Uncommon

Mammal · Best time: Night or Early Morning

African Wild Dog

Rare

Mammal · Best time: Morning

Thornicroft's Giraffe

Uncommon

Mammal · Best time: All Day

Carmine Bee-eater

Uncommon

Bird · Best time: Dry Season

Geography

Terrain
River valley, oxbow lagoons, mopane woodland, floodplain
Elevation
About 500-700m
Climate
Tropical savanna
Area
About 9050 km2

Weather

Best Months
JuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctober
Avg. Temperature
12-37°C
Rainfall
Very low in peak dry season
Humidity
30-70%

Getting There

Nearest Airport

Mfuwe Airport

Most lodges are reached by short road transfer from Mfuwe

Transport
  • Scheduled flights to Mfuwe
  • Road transfer to river lodges
  • Game drives and walking safaris

Where to Stay

Bush camps in the Luangwa Valley

Mid-range to Premium

Safari Camp · Inside or near the park

Lodges around Mfuwe

Budget to Mid-range

Lodge · Near the main access area

Location

-13.0900, 31.7860View larger map

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